Species Management Plan forCinnamomum capparu-coronde Blume

Anura Sathurusinghe

Outline of Presentation

Introduction

Status of Forest Genetic Resources in Sri Lanka

Habit and habitat of Cinnamomum capparu-coronde

Management Strategy and Development of Species Management Plan

Conclusion & Recommendations

Sri Lanka

Forest Genetic Resources in Sri Lanka

(% Endemism)

Flowering Plants - 3771 26%

Pteridophyta (Ferns) - 348 57%

Mosses - 566

Liverworts - 222

Algae - 896

Fungi - 1920

Lichens - 661

( Source :The 2007 Red list of threatened Fauna and Flora of Sri Lanka )

Different Habitats of Forest Genetic Resources in Sri Lanka (GIS DATA 1999)

Forest Type Extent (ha.) % of Land Area

Montane 3,099 0.05

Sub Montane 65,792 1.00

Lowland Rain 124,340 1.90

Moist Monsoon 221,977 3.38

Dry Monsoon 1,027,544 15.66

Riverine Dry 18,352 0.28

Mangrooves 9,530 0.15

Sparse Forest 471,583 7.19

Forest Plantations 96,250 1.40

TOTAL 2,037,469 31.05

Administration of FGR

Agency Ext (ha) %

Total Land

Forest Department 1,192,370 17.6

Dept of wildLife Conservation 845,099 12.4

National Forestry Policy

Objectives

To conserve forests for posterity with

particular regard to biodiversity, soils,

water, and historical, cultural, religious, and

aesthetic values

To increase the tree cover and productivity

of the forests to meet the needs of present

and future generations for forest products

and services

To enhance the contribution of forestry to

the welfare of the rural population, and

strengthen the national economy, with

special attention paid to equity in economic

development

Protection of Sri Lankan FGR -Legislation

Forest Ordinance

National Heritage & Wilderness Area Act

Flora & Fauna Protection Ordinance

National Environmental Act

Soil Conservation Act

Plant Protection Act

Crop Wild Relatives and FGR Conservation

Different Cinnamon Species found in Sri Lanka

Cinnamomum capparu-coronde Blume

Family: Lauraceae

Genus: Cinnamomum

Species: capparu-coronde

Vernacular Names: Kapuru Kurundu (S)

Camphor Cinnamon (E)

Habit

A twig and bark

A Leaf and a flower

Habitat Distribution

Habitat Distribution

Sinharaja World Heritage*

Kanneliya Biosphere Reserve*Walankanda FR*Gilimale-Erathne FRHaycockDonawa MukalanaIhalakurulugalaEnasalwatteSilverkandaGongalaKalugalaDediyagala

Formulation of Management Strategy

Ground Problems

National Policy

Ownership of

the habitat

International &

National

Recognition

Goal

Purpose

Outputs

Activities

Species

Approach

Indicators

Indicators for Sustainable

Forest Management

Montreal

Process

Species based Approach :(target species/candidate species/priority species)

to protect, manage and monitor the selected populations in their natural habitats so that the natural evolutionary process can be maintained, thus allowing new variation to be generated in the gene pool that will allow the species to adopt to gradual changes in environmental conditions such as global warming, changed rainfall patterns or acid rain

Species based Approach :(target species/candidate species/priority species)

Largely concerned for two categories of species:

1. Nationally rare or endangered native species- irrespective of their actual or potential use

2. Economically important species- Crop wild relatives

- forestry tree species

- medicinal and aromatic plants

Specific aims of Species based Approach :(target species/candidate species/priority species)

Ensuring continuous access to the populations for research and availability of germplasm

e.g. native species of important plantation species

Specific aims of Species based Approach :(target species/candidate species/priority species)

Ensuring continuous access to or availability of materials that are exploited by local people

e.g. rubber and medicinal plants

Specific aims of Species based Approach :(target species/candidate species/priority

species)

Selection for yield potential

e.g. forest trees, fruit or nut producing trees

Specific aims of Species based Approach :(target species/candidate species/priority species)

Species which can not be established or regenerated outside their natural habitats

e.g. species dependent on specific pollinators

etc.

Specific aims of Species based Approach :(target species/candidate species/priority species)

Some degree of conservation of associated species

Species Management Plan has to address…..

Biological issues

Present and Future threats for existence

Socio-economical importance of species

Research and education

Institutional Strengthening

Species Management Plan for Cinnamomum capparu-coronde

Main Activities:

Study on Floral Biology and Population Dynamics

Study on Potential Uses

Germplasm collection and Ex-situ Conservation

Domestication and Cultivation

Research on Tree Improvement

Participation of Local Communities in Conservation of Cinnamomum Capparu-coronde

Establishing, maintaining & managing tree resources on none forest lands – Ex-situ Conservation

Protecting & managing buffer zones of protected areas in order to conserve the wild populations – In-situ Conservation

Community Participation in Implementation of Species Management Plan

Ex-situ Conservation (Direct Participation)

– Cultivation in Homegardens

– Planting in non-forest areas

In-situ Conservation (Indirect Participation)

– Ecosystem Approach – Habitat management

– Species based Approach – Threatened species

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